Weigh-In Wednesday

As last Wednesday, I was at the visitation for my Uncle G’s passing (You can read about that here.) I didn’t have time to participate with Weigh-In Wednesday. 

Following the blog link up from Erin and Alex!

Last Weigh In: February 28, 2013 – 175.5 pounds.

Today’s Weight:174, Down 1.5 pounds in two weeks!  (Yesterday I was 173.5, bah.)

Starting Weight: September 19^th, 2011 - 205 pounds.  Down overall 31 pounds.(35 here I come!)

Operation Baby Making Status (OBM): Not preggers yet. (Not trying until April)

So let’s recap this past week.

Wednesday was my Uncle’s visitation.  To take the edge off my nerves, I did my Shred It in the morning.  Yes.  Me.  Of all people.  I used exercised to blow off some steam.  I never thought there would come a day.  Wednesday I ate all right, I hit my net 1450 calories.  I was at the funeral home in the afternoon and the evening so I really didn’t have food around me to snack mindlessly on.

Thursday, was my Uncle’s funeral.  Again, to help with my nerves, I did my Shred It in the morning.  It felt weird to do so, but I am glad I did it.  For a half an hour, I thought of nothing but the weight in my hand and Jillian’s voice.  Eating was all right.  I hit my 1450 net calories.  (This was my 30^th Shred It workout.  I am now planning on starting the 30 Day Shred again.)  I went home emotionally and physically exhausted.

Friday, was my rest day, but I walked for a half hour on my lunch break.  I hit my 1450 net calories again.

Saturday, I had hockey, it was an intense game.  Before the game, I hit my 1450 net, but I was starving afterwards so I had some eggs and toast.  So while I went over, it was a healthy-ish food and I decided to listen to my body.

Sunday, was also a rest day.  I started to have a really bad sore throat earlier this week and by Sunday afternoon I was out on the couch with a fever and the chills.  No fun.  I think I ate around 2000 calories, which isn’t great but it was still in my maintain range.

Monday, I was suppose to workout, but my bad cold had kicked my ass.  I was passed out in my bed for most of the day.  Calorie wise, I think I ate 1450.  No work out.  Unless you count my coughing and nose blowing. 

Tuesday, I was going to workout but I am exhausted and I am still feeling this cold.  I ate 1450 calories with no workout.  When I am sick, I like to listen to my body.  For dinner last night, I threw some cabbage on a fajita with some chicken, salsa and fat free sour cream.  Yum!  I love cabbage!  (I really do!)

I am “hoping” to start the “30-Day Shred” again this week.  I used “The Shred” (As I call it) twice last year, it was the first of Jillian’s workouts that I purchased.  This was the DVD that I fell in love with her.  My husband will participate with me.  I love having him as a workout buddy.  I am excited for him to try the 30 Day Shred and see what he thinks.  I pretty much threw him into Shred It with Weights the Level 2 workout (I had already completed Level 1 when he decided to try the DVD).  I am excited for him to try a DVD as Jillian meant it, starting with Level 1.   

If all goes according to plan, we shall be doing “The Shred” five times a week, hockey one day a week and one rest day.  Perhaps this is a bit ambitious as the last two months I have been utilizing two rest days a week, but I will give it a whirl and I will listen to my body if it requests an extra rest day.

So far I think my giving up junk food for Lent has been very beneficial.  Too often, I would sit down with a small bag of chips or chocolate and gorge, thinking “oh, it’s just a small treat.”  The thing is, I was doing this on a pretty regular basis, like I am talking daily here people.   While I would come in with my calorie goals, part of my calories were wasted on crap.  I think I am seeing the movement due to the junk food being eliminated.  I needed some structure as I was vastly turning my eating habits into a free for all.  My husband and I were talking that after Lent, we will enjoy some treats on Easter Sunday, but then we will go to a treat maybe once every two weeks, or maybe once a month.  To keep help keep us on track.

If you recall, Ash Wednesday I had a melt down as I weighed in at 180 pounds, having gained back five of my pounds I worked so hard to lose.  Since giving up the junk for Lent, I am down 6 pounds since Ash Wednesday, that was only four weeks ago!  Not bad for plateauing and then gaining since November!  

Mini goals: I like to work in 5 pound mini goals, it makes the overall task less daunting.  I can't wait to hit the 35 pounds lost mark!  I have been dancing around the 30 mark for ever.  I can't wait to hit the 160's, more specifically the 168 mark.  I have not been 168 pounds since grade six.  I remember I gained a lot over the summer from grade 5 to grade 6 and being super embarrassed to be 12 years old and weighing 168 pounds, I wish I was there now!  Plus it's sort of sad but kind of exciting that I will be at my 12 year old weight!  Sad no?  But exciting yes!

NSV: This sweater is a size small!   I know it's a wee bit snug but I had pyjama bottoms on with the shirt so it didn't suck my rolls in as well as a pair of dress pants do.  I swear it looks good with dress pants!   I am 174 pounds and I don't recall wearing a women's size small, EVER.  (Except for a cardigan I bought back in January!)  I am also in a size 10 pants, which I have no recollection wearing a size ten, EVER.  I remember being in grade six and my Mom buying me a pair of size 13 shorts and my older sister making a snide remark that she won't be able to borrow them as she is a size 6.